National Painted Egg Contest
The national painted egg contest in Civitella del Lago
About Ovo Pinto
When the Egg Becomes Art
In Civitella del Lago, a picturesque hamlet of the Municipality of Baschi (in the province of Terni) overlooking Lake Corbara, one of Italy's most original artistic events is held every spring: the National Painted Egg Contest. The principle is simple and fascinating: take a real egg and transform it, by painting or carving it, into a work of art.
A Themed Exhibition-Competition
Each edition revolves around a different theme, which serves as a starting point for artistic and cultural reflection. The competition is divided into three categories - Artists, Amateurs, and Students - with an additional Special Fantasy Prize. A total prize pool of €3,000 rewards the most deserving works, judged by a jury.
The Village as a Widespread Gallery
During the exhibition weeks, the streets and squares of Civitella del Lago become meeting places and an open-air gallery, while also promoting the discovery of the local historical, landscape, and food and wine heritage. The exhibition venue is the Sala Brizi, and the village also houses the Ovo Pinto Museum, which collects works from past editions.
Tradition and Innovation
Organized by the Ovo Pinto Cultural Association, the contest is now a highly anticipated event, capable of uniting tradition and innovation and attracting artists, tourists, and culture enthusiasts to a little-known corner of southern Umbria.
Ovo Pinto — edition 2026
The 2026 edition, the XXXVIII, had the theme of Artificial Intelligence, proposed as a starting point for artistic and cultural reflection. The exhibition-competition was held in the Sala Brizi in Civitella del Lago, transforming the village into a widespread gallery for almost a month.
The jury awarded prizes for the works in the Artists, Amateurs, and Students categories, along with the Special Fantasy Prize offered by Uwe Heller, with a total prize pool of €3,000.
Programme Ovo Pinto 2026
2026 Edition — "Artificial Intelligence"
Exhibition-competition open from April 5 to May 1, 2026, at the Sala Brizi in Civitella del Lago. The award ceremony was held on May 2, 2026.
Categories and Winners 2026
- Artists — 1st "Human AI" by Antonio Ronzoni (Milan); 2nd "Beyond Feeling" by Mariarita Ruggeri (Rome); 3rd "Art-ificial Intelligence" by Antonio Caranti (Ravenna)
- Amateurs — 1st "Soulless Shell" by Eleonora Sartori (La Spezia); 2nd "AI: I am ready" by Valerio Fogliani (Perugia); 3rd "Progress or Regression" by Manila Moretti (Terni)
- Students — 1st "AI or EYE? Use with caution" by Alessio Di Pasquale; works from local nursery and primary schools were also awarded
- Special Fantasy Prize offered by Uwe Heller
During the award ceremony, a plaque was presented for the tenth anniversary of the online magazine Umbria e Cultura, a long-time partner of the event.
Highlights Ovo Pinto 2026
Prices Ovo Pinto 2026
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How to Get There
Civitella del Lago is a hilly hamlet of the Municipality of Baschi, in the province of Terni, located between Todi and Orvieto. By car, it can be reached from the A1 motorway (Orvieto exit) or the E45. It overlooks Lake Corbara and the Tiber River.
Information
The exhibition is held at the Sala Brizi in Civitella del Lago. Free admission to the exhibition. For contest registration and rules: Associazione Culturale Ovo Pinto, tel. +39 340 8995074, [email protected].
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Where does it take place — Ovo Pinto
Sala Brizi, Civitella del Lago
Sala Brizi, Civitella del Lago, 05023 Baschi